{"product_id":"solids-liquids-gases-and-plasma-isbn-9780823439621","title":"Solids, Liquids, Gases, and Plasma","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore physics in this early introduction to the states of matter, starring a goofy dog and his all-too-human family. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZippy art and clear explanations introduce the basic characteristics of four states of matter and how they change from one state to another. Totally up-to-date, this book for elementary school children includes plasma, now covered in all curricula. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStraightforward text presents the facts and Raff's infographic illustrations demonstrate the science and tell a humorous story. There are hands-on activities, such as using a chocolate bar to demonstrate material consistency and using a balloon to prove gases have weight, to reinforce the learning. A glossary defines density, plasma, vapor, and more essential terms.\"Adler . . . combines simply phrased explanations and demonstrations using measuring cups, balloons, and other common materials to make the differences between each classical state of matter easy to comprehend. . . . Raff’s bright cartoon illustrations add clarifying details and humor. . . . [An] engaging first look at the various states of matter, supported by hands-on components that are accessible to even the youngest experimental scientists\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Simple experiments and kid-friendly language teach concepts about matter to young audiences. . . . delivers scientific information alongside eye-catching illustrations with details that will delight.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Overall, a useful addition to the science shelves.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"In preparation for Grandma’s birthday celebration, twin siblings clean up their accumulated mess while Dad struggles with dinner, a scenario that ably launches Adler’s discussion of states of matter, anchoring it to readily observable matter around the house. . . . A brief glossary rounds out this title, readaloud- and discussion-ready for primary science classes.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDavid A. Adler is a former math teacher and author of more than two hundred picture books, biographies, and mysteries for children. His Cam Jansen books have made him a household name. He lives on Long Island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Raff has illustrated, designed, and written many books for children. She lives in New York City.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302174380261,"sku":"NP9780823439621","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823439621.jpg?v=1767736890","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/solids-liquids-gases-and-plasma-isbn-9780823439621","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}